André Luiz (footballer, born 2006)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Santos Dias and the second or paternal family name is Luiz.
André Luiz
Personal information
Full name André Luiz Santos Dias
Date of birth (2006-06-20) 20 June 2006
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Position Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Corinthians
Number 49
Youth career
2016–2025 Corinthians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2025– Corinthians 25 (4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:13, 22 March 2026 (UTC)

André Luiz Santos Dias (born 20 June 2006), known as André Luiz or just André, is a Brazilian footballer who plays mainly as a defensive midfielder for Corinthians.

Club career

Born in São Paulo, André joined Corinthians' youth categories in 2016, aged ten. He signed a professional contract with the club in 2023, and renewed his link until 2029 on 25 August 2025.[1]

André Luiz made his first team – and Série A – debut on 13 September 2025, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Maycon in a 1–0 win over Fluminense at the Maracanã Stadium.[2][3][4][5]

Career statistics

As of 22 March 2026[6]
Club Season League State league Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Corinthians 2025 Série A 9 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 — 12 2
2026 7 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 16 2
Total 16 2 8 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 28 4
  1. ^ Appearance in Supercopa do Brasil

Honours

Corinthians U20

Corinthians

References

  1. ^ "Corinthians quadruplica multa nacional em renovação de André, joia da base que agradou Dorival" [Corinthians quadruples national release clause to renew André, a youth academy player who impressed Dorival] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Quem é André? Joia estreia pelo Corinthians com aval de Dorival e multa acima dos R$ 600 milhões" [Who is André? Pearl debuts for Corinthians with the approval of Dorival and release clause above R$ 600 million] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  3. ^ "André Luiz celebra estreia no Corinthians: 'Gratificante'" [André Luiz celebrates debut at Corinthians: 'Gratifying'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Joia do Corinthians comemora estreia pelo profissional; confira" [Corinthians pearl celebrates professional debut; check out] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Meu Timão. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Quem é a joia de R$ 630 milhões que fez sua estreia pelo Corinthians" [Who is the R$ 630 million pearl who made his debut for Corinthians] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  6. ^ "André Luiz". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Corinthians é decisivo no ataque e conquista Supercopa do Brasil diante Flamengo". Meu Timão. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
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